This area of the country is definitely 'otherworldly'. It offers many wonders that one might confuse with other natural phenomena, such as salt pans that resemble ice and snow octagons or mountains in a 'painted desert' that echo an artist's fantasy drawings. These ranges look like a painter used pastels to enhance mountains in a surreal context for a child's fairytale.

Zabriskie Point was stunning in the colors that were presented. The blues, pinks, and purples were highlighted but not surpassed by the deep blue skies. A simple tripod and patience for the sky to light up and present the magnificent arrangement of mountains, paths, sky, and palette were all that was necessary.